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Test &
Measurement
Catalog
1989
Fifty Years of
looking to the Future
HP Computer Museum
www.hpmuseum.net
For research and education purposes only.
PRODUCT
GROUPS
CONTENTS
ALPHABETICAL INDEX 25 Information Request Card Back of catalog
GENERAL INDEX 50 Instrument Financing 768
MODEL NUMBER INDEX 37 New Product Highlights..................................................... I
About Hewlett-Packard 21 Operating Environments & Warranty............................... 770
Application Notes............................................................... 780 Ordering Information 769
Customer Support 756 Sales & Support Offices 771
Free Publications 792
PRODUCT SECTIONS
Amplifiers 406 Logic Analyzers 256
Analytical Instruments for Chemistry................................ 676 Medical Instrumentation..................................................... 678
Automatic Test 612 Microwave Test Equipment 332
Board Test Systems 546 Network Analyzers 216
Business Computer Systems................................................ 696 Noise Figure Meter 328
Cabinets & Cabinet Accessories 748 Operating Cases 746
Cables & Adapters 740 Oscilloscopes & Waveform Analyzers................................ 54
Calculator Products 692 Personal Computers & Terminals....................................... 682
Component Measurement 278
Plotters & Recorders 84
Computer Aided Test 582
Power Meters 208
Computer Peripherals.......................................................... 706
Power Supplies..................................................................... 446
Controllers 552
Pressure & Temperature 352
Data Acquisition Systems 564
Pulse Generators.................................................................. 432
Data Communications Test Equipment.. 511
Signal Analyzers.... 108
Data Generators & Data Analyzers 316
Signal Generators 356
Design Automation 616
Digital Circuit Testers......................................................... 272 Solid State Devices 674
Digital M ultimeters 92 Semiconductor Test Equipment 524
Dimensional Measurements 350 Sweep Oscillators................................................................. 392
Electronic Counters 176 Technical Computer Systems 638
Frequency & Time Standards 484 Telecommunications Test Equipment................................. 494
Frequency, Function & Waveform Synthesizers 410 Transceiver Test Equipment 324
Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus........................................... 556 Transit Cases 742
Lightwave Test Equipment 302 X-Ray Equipment 680
Identifies products having the Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus (HP-IB) capability. HP-IB is our implementation
of ANSI/IEEE Standard 488, "Digital interface for programmable instrumentation." For the complete story,
see pages 556-560.
e Identifies products appearing for the first time in this catalog. New products are also indicated by boldface
listings in the Model Number Index.
Identifies products available by Fast-Ship Senice. Fast-Ship Senice is the quick way for you to choose from
thousands of HP products, order them by phone and receivF expedited delivery. For more information, see pages
766 and 767.
Specifications describe the product's performance. Parameters that are described as typical, nominal, or approximately (....) are
supplemental characteristics intended to provide information useful to applying the product.
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NEW PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Software for HP 5183A Waveform Recorder
The HP 5183A Waveform Recorder is a 72-dB dynamic-range
transducer that captures transient or repetitive signals.
H P 54501 A Digitizing Oscilloscope Functioning as a front end to a computer, the recorder features
The HP 54501A is a low-priced oscilloscope that provides two channels, each with a 12-bit, 4-megasample/s analog-to-
loo-MHz repetitive signal capture. The HP 54501A maintains digital converter. The HP 5183A includes new high-performance
many of the features of our higher-priced scopes, including full BASIC driver software, which eases recorder setup and operation
programmability, direct hardcopy output, and the full Advanced while increasing measurement throughput to an HP 9000 Series
Logic Triggering capability formerly available only in the HP 200/300 engineering workstation or HP Vectra PC. The driver
541ooD. See page 60 or check 6 on the reply card. software, which controls up to 32 instruments, provides high-
speed data transfer and high system measurement throughput.
Using the HP 9000 Model 350 computer, for example, the user
can acquire and transfer looo-point waveforms at greater than
27 measurements/so See page 73 or check 8 on the reply card.
HP 54118A 500 MHz-18 GHz Trigger
True event triggering is now possible at microwave frequencies. HP 3458A Multimeter
No longer are you restricted to a countdown synchronizer to
use your oscilloscope up to 18 GHz. Simply add the HP 54118A The HP 3458A Multimeter is the fastest, most flexible, and
500-.MHz-to-18-GHz Trigger to your HP 54120T Digitizing most accurate multimeter ever offered by Hewlett-Packard. In
Oscilloscope system and you will be able to make measurements your system or on the bench, the HP 3458A saves you time and
that were never before possible. See page 66 or check 7 on the money wit~ unprecedented test system throughput and accuracy,
reply card. seven function measurement flexibility, and low cost of ownership.
Select a reading rate of 100,000 readings per second for maximal
test thn?~ghput. Or achieve highest levels of precision with up
to 8V2 digits of measurement resolution and 0.1 part per million
transfer.a~~uracy. These features combined with programming
compatibility through the HP Multimeter Language (HPML)
and simplicity of operation make the HP 3458A the ideal
multimeter for your most demanding applications. See page 94
or check 9 on the reply card.
NEW PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
H P 35858 Spectrum Analyzer
HP's highest-performance audio/video/baseband spectrum
analyzer has been enhanced for more power and convenience HP 70100A Power Meter Module
with no increase in price. The HP 3585B maintains the accuracy, The HP 7oo Modular Measurement System now has very
dynamic range, and resolution of the HP 3585A while adding accurate power measurement capability with the addition of
features that improve measurement productivity. New features the HP 70100A Power Meter Module. The HP 70100A provides
include automatic limit testing (with pass/fail results on the all the functional performance of the HP 437B Power Meter
front panel and over HP-IB), flexible peak searches and signal and is fully compatible with the entire HP 8480 family of 15
tracking, and a direct interface to HP-IB printers and plotters power sensors. Since it is only Vs-rack wide, up to eight modules
for measurement hard copy. The HP 3585B is a compatible can be assembled in a single HP 70001 mainframe, allowing
replacement for the HP 3585A, with matching specifications power sampling at a number of system nodes, or computation
and HP-IB programming codes. See page 112 or check 10 on of power ratios or differences. See page 122 or check 12 on the
the reply card. reply card.
HP 8449A, 70620A Microwave Preamplifiers
HP 71100XL Scalar/Spectrum Analyzer
With state-of-the-art technology these high-gain, low-noise
By combining both scalar and signal-analysis capabilities, the preamplifiers offer a cost-effective means of increasing the
HP 71100XL provides a single, cost-effective measurement sensitivity of your spectrum analyzer system from 2 to 22 GHz.
system for testing RF components. A frequency range of 100 Hz Better sensitivity not only allows you to detect and analyze
to 2.9 GHz makes this instrument ideal for audio, baseband, signals at much lower levels but also increases the speed of
HF, VHF, IF, and microwave applications. And in addition to your measurements. The HP 8449A is a stand-alone, manually
excellent analog performance, the analyzer offers a powerful operated preamplifier. The HP 70620A is a Vs-width module
scalar analysis interface that speeds up stimulus-response testing. that adds a fully integrated, automatic amplification stage to
See page 116 or check 11 on the reply card. the HP 7oo Modular Measurement System. See pages 407
(HP 8449A) and 116 (HP 70620A) or check 13 on the reply
card.
NEW PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
HP 35660A Dynamic Signal Analyzer
HP85901A AC Power Source The HP 35660A is a 2-channel FFT-based analyzer offering
Hewlett-Packard's first portable battery pack for test equipment spectrum and network measurements in electronics, mechanical
provides 200 watts of continuous power for field and mobile test, acoustics, and other low-frequency application areas.
applications. This self-contained ac power source has outputs The instrument features an internal programming language
of either 115V or 230V and runs on its own internal battery, an and a built-in disc drive for full automation of analyzer functions.
external battery, or on another 12 Vdc source. Typical operating The programming language (HP 35680A Instrument BASIC) is
time exceeds one hour for 100-watt continuous use at room fully syntax-compatible with HP BASIC so that HP workstation
temperature. The inverter output has overvoltage, short-circuit, owners can easily merge the HP 35660A and Instrument BASIC
and overload protection. The power source comes in a sturdy into existing test systems. The analyzer can also function as a
package with an adjustable handle that can also be used as a tilt small system controller, thereby decreasing the burden on host
stand. See page 136 or check 14 on the reply card. computer testing. See page 153 or check 16 on the reply card.
Software for HP 3565S Signal Processing System
With the addition of two software packages, the HP 3565S
Signal Processing System becomes the leader in the area of
multiple-channel stimulus response testing. HP SINE (HP 35631A)
HP 8592A Spectrum Analyzer gives the HP 3565S system swept-sine capability for normal
This low-cost, portable spectrum analyzer has a 5(}kHz-to-22-GHz mode testing and sinusoidal frequency-response testing. It also
frequency range and full microwave preselection. Its small, provides sine-reduction capability for processing environmental
sturdy mainframe has a briefcase handle for easy carrying and test data. The HP 35652A Modal Data Manager organizes and
it fits easily under an airplane seat. Features include a built-in formats HP 3565S data for easy transfer to advanced third-
comb generator for frequency accuracy and full programmability party modal solutions. Modal Data Manager also enhances
with options for HP-IB, HP-IL, or RS-232. For truly portable structural data by adding to it transducer orientation and sign
use in the field, the spectrum analyzer can be operated with the and spatial coordinates indicating where the measurement was
HP 85901A portable AC Power Source. See page 137 or check made. See page 157 or check 17 on the reply card.
15 on the reply card.
NEW PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
HP 8902SG Signal Generator, 8902AT Attenuator
Calibration Systems Frequency-Extension Option for HP 53528 Microwave
The 8902SG Signal Generator Test System provides a versatile Counter
and powerful solution for RF and microwave signal-generator A new 460GHz frequency-extension option significantly enhances
test needs. The system combines the accuracy of the HP 8902A the performance of the HP 5352B Microwave Counter. Option
Measuring Receiver and HP 8903B Audio Analyzer with the 005 features a 2A-mm input connector and allows broadband,
new HP 11808A Signal Generator Performance Test Software. coaxial frequency measurement to 46 GHz without an external
A key feature of this software is the use of data files. Files with mixer. The HP 5352B's sensitivity of -30 dBm at 26.5 GHz,
instrument settings and specifications are created and edited linearly decreasing to -15 dBm at 46 GHz, makes it possible to
through on-screen work sheets, requiring no programming measure weak EHF satellite communication-system signals
experience. The HP 8902AT Attenuator Calibration System without using external amplifiers and filters. In system
offers high performance in attenuator calibration from 10 MHz applications, the counter's 120-measurement/s throughput
to 26.5 GHz. Combining the exceptional accuracy and wide improves overall system efficiency. The HP 5352B also features
dynamic range of the HP 8902A Opt. 050 Measuring Receiver, 6O-ms acquisition time and I-GHz/s tracking speed. See page
the HP 8902AT tests fixed, manual, and programmable 178 or check 20 on the reply card.
attenuators. After data is taken, it can be stored on disc and
:.'1;;;u statistical analyses such as arithmetic average and standard
deviation can be done. See pages 170 and 171 or check 18 on
the reply card.
HP 5364A Microwave Mixer/Detector
The HP 5364A offers wide IF, phase linear downconversion,
and video detection of microwave signals from 2 to 18 GHz.
HP 8981A Vector Modulation Analyzer Designed as a companion instrument to the HP 5371A Frequency
The HP 8981A improves on the HP 8980A Vector Analyzer and Time Interval Analyzer, the HP 5364A extends modulation-
(dual-channel, dc to 350 MHz) by adding a precision coherent domain measurement and analysis into the microwave frequency
demodulator at its input for 50-to-2oo-MHz frequency coverage. range. By combining these instruments with a suitable local
In addition, powerful calibration firmware corrects quadrature oscillator, you can assemble a system to recover phase, frequency,
error as well as 1- and Q-channel imbalances. Display modes and various digital modulations, such as QPSK, from a microwave
match the new applications made possible by the demodulator; carrier. Agile microwave carriers can be measured directly in a
vector and constellation are for analyzing in-phase and quadrature single shot over a Sao-MHz bandwidth. The modulation-domain
signal components, and a time-domain mode displays "eye" makes it possible to measure switching speed, overshoot, and
diagrams. A unique 3-dimensional format gives new insights on settling time of VCOs. Source stability, jitter al).d PRF/PRI
complex microwave modulations such as chirp radar. Five measurements also benefit from modulation-domain analysis.
markers help quantify details of displayed signals. See page 162 See page 193 or check 21 on the reply card.
or check 19 on the reply card.
NEW PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS E]
HP 4378 Power Meter
The HP 437B single-channel, programmable power meter offers
low cost, 120,000 hours MTBF (mean-time-between-failure),
and a flexible feature set. The HP 437B measures power from
100 kHz to 50 GHz and from -70 to +24 dBm, using the HP 41952A18 Transmission/Reflection Test Sets
complete family of 14 HP power sensors. One new sensor The HP 41952A (SOil) and 41952B (75il) Transmission/
covers power to 50 GHz in 2A-mm coax, and three high- Reflection Test Sets speed and simplify transmission and reflection
sensitivity diode sensors cover 26.5 to 50 GHz in waveguide and measurements with the HP 4195A Network/Spectrum Analyzer.
to 26.5 GHz in 3.5-mm coax. Other features include enough Each test set contains a power splitter and a directional coupler
memory to store cal factor tables for 10 sensors, as well as and connects directly to the HP 4195A. For added convenience
pre-stored tables of average values of the 10 most popular Option 009 permits full s-parameter measurements without
models. Also, the cal factor no longer needs to be entered for having to reverse the device under test. See page 233 or check
each new measuring frequency. By merely entering frequency, 24 on the reply card.
you eliminate errors. See page 209 or check 22 on the reply
card.
HP 41800A Active Probe
The HP 41800A Active Probe is a high-input-impedance probe
Accessories Extend Scalar Network Analysis to 40 GHz that covers 5 Hz to 500 MHz and makes it easy to perform signal
Now you can quickly and accurately measure insertion loss/gain, analysis on circuits in the audio, video, HF, and VHF bands.
return loss, and absolute power over a broad 1O-MHz-to-40-GHz Suitable for both spectrum and network analysis, the HP
range with new instrumentation and accessories that use the 41800A features low distortion and low noise. The HP 41800A
2A-mm broadband coaxial connector. A complete 4O-GHz is directly compatible with HP analyzers such as the HP 4195A,
coaxial scalar network analyzer system can be configured using HP 3577A, HP 3585A, and HP 8568B, which supply probe
the HP 8757A Scalar Network Analyzer and the HP 8350B power from the front panel. See page 233 or check 25 on the
Sweep Oscillator Mainframe combined with one of two new RF reply card.
plug-ins, the HP 83597A and the HP 83596A.
Complete the system by combining the appropriate new 2A-mm
scalar accessories for your measurement configuration: the HP
85025D 2.4-mm Detector and the HP 85027D 2.4-mm Directional
Bridge. See pages 222 (HP 85025D, 85027D) and 401 (HP
83596A, 83597A) or check 23 on the reply card.
NEW PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
HP 8720A Microwave Network Analyzer
The HP 8720A provides simple and complete vector network
measurements in a compact and fully integrated microwave
network analyzer optimized for incoming inspection, production,
and final test. Characterize the reflection and transmission
properties of your microwave components and networks
HP 8508A Vector Voltmeter accurately yet economically over the entire 13O-MHz-to-2o-GHz
The HP 8508A provides economical RF voltage and phase synthesized frequency range. Use such features as limit testing,
measurements in the l00-kHz-to-2-GHz range. Two different arbitrary frequency list mode, external disc save/recall, and
input modules give you considerable flexibility, depending on the HP 8720A's direct plotter/printer output to simplify your
your desired frequency coverage and application needs. The alignment and test process and to increase the productivity of
HP 85081A High-Impedance Probe Input Module covers the your manufacturing area. See page 247 or check 28 on the reply
lQO-kHz-to-l-GHz range, whereas the HP 85082A 50-Ohm Input card.
Module operates between 300 kHz and 2 GHz. Built-in data
processing allows for real-time ratio measurements and units
conversions to linear or log magnitude in polar or Cartesian
coordinates. When making reflection measurements, display
your results in terms of reflection coefficient or even absolute
or normalized impedance. The HP 8508A offers an easy-to-
read digital display as well as trend indicators for peaking and
nulling applications. Full HP-IB programmability makes the
HP 8508A a good value for automated ATE systems or, when
used with a programmable signal generator and a computer, for
automatic stimulus-response component measurements. See
page 242 or check 26 on the reply card.
HP 85108 Network Analyzer
The HP 8510B Network Analyzer can now be configured for
coaxial magnitude, phase, and group delay measurements over
a broad 45-MHz-to-40-GHz frequency range in a single sweep.
Powerful features, such as through-reflect-line (TRL) calibration,
fast ramp sweep, and time-domain analysis, provide the highest
quality measurement results. These capabilities are made possible
by a new test set that features the rugged 2.4-mm coaxial
HP 87538 RF Network Analyzer
connector. The HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set allows the
The HP 8753B RFNetwork Analyzer continues the tradition of system to make fully error-corrected measurements without
affordable excellence in RF component measurements set by the need to reverse the test device. It also has built-in bias tees
the HP 8753A. The HP 8753B offers wider frequency coverage to simplify active device testing. A complete line of 2.4-mm
(300 kHz to 3 GHz- Option 006 extends to 6 GHz) to characterize measurement accessories featuring the precision slotless female
RF components in both transmission and reflection and then interface (PSC-2.4) is available.
display the measured magnitude and phase response in your
choice of formats. It also adds non-linear measurement capability The HP 8510B can also be configured for millimeter-wave
for the characterization of mixers and amplifier harmonics. operation in the waveguide bands from 26.5 to 100 GHz. Overall,
You can perform repetitive tests more quickly and easily using the HP 8510B incorporates features and performance to keep
the HP 8753B's built-in sequencing. The HP 8753B is a powerful pace with the demands of high-frequency component testing.
automatic vector network analyzer ideal for use in the lab See page 249 or check 29 on the reply card.
while maintaining simplicity and speed for production test
areas. See page 243 or check 27 on the reply card.
NEW PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
HP 4284A Precision LCR Meter HP 8702A Lightwave Component Analyzer
The HP 4284A Precision LCR Meter helps you improve The HP 8702A system characterizes the components in a high-
component and material quality through accurate, high-volume speed fiber optic transmission system. It does this by measuring
testing. Its wide 20-Hz-to-I-MHz frequency range and superior their transmission and reflection response to swept modulation
test signals allow the HP 4284A to test components to the most frequencies up to 3 GHz. For example, the HP 8702A can
commonly used standards under conditions that simulate the measure the modulation transfer function of lasers, the bandwidth
intended application. The HP 4284A's wide impedance of fiber, and the demodulation transfer function of photodiodes.
measurement range covers from O.Ol-mohm minimum resolution With a lightwave coupler, the HP 8702A can locate discontinuities
to lOD-Mohm full scale with unmatched basic accuracy of 0.05 and measure optical return loss. In addition, the HP 8702A can
through the full range to 1 MHz. Six full digits of resolution for be used as a network analyzer to measure system gain and
all measurement parameters allow you to determine even the complex impedance. See page 312 or check 32 on the reply
smallest differences in materials or component performance. card.
The test signal (voltage/ current) is variable from 5 mVrms to 2
Vrms, and from 50 pArms to 20 mArms. The constant test-
signal level feature guarantees that the applied test-signal level
will remain constant for demanding tests.
Combining the HP 4284A Precision LCR Meter, HP 42841A
Current Source, and the HP 42842A/B Current Fixture gives
you a high-performance system for testing power inductors and
transformers. This system enables you to test inductors up to 1
MHz at the high dc current levels (up to 20A, 40A with two HP
42841As and the HP 42842B) demanded for components used
in advanced switching power supplies. Whether in R&D,
production, quality assurance, or incoming inspection, the HP
4284A will meet all of your LCR meter test and measurement
requirements. See page 286 or check 30 on the reply card.
HP 71400A Lightwave Signal Analyzer
The HP 71400A is the first commercially-available receiver for
measuring modulated light transmitted at high speeds. It has a
receiver bandwidth of 100 kHz to 22 GHz, sensitivity of -60
dBm (optical), and full calibration at 1300 nm and 1550 nm. As
part of the HP 7cxm Modular Measurement System, the lightwave
HP 81522A Optical Head signal analyzer has all the benefits of modularity and the high
performance of the HP 71210A Microwave Spectrum Analyzer,
The HP 81522A Optical Head, together with the HP 8152A
on which it is based. An RF version, the HP 71401A, is also
Optical Average Power Meter, makes measurements down to
available. See page 314 or check 33 on the reply card.
0.1 pW (-100 dBm sensitivity). It is individually calibrated over
its full wavelength range of 1000 nm to 1650 nm with an absolute
accuracy of